Nothing Phone (2) vs Redmi Note 13R

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 44/100 vs 29/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 4700).

The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13R — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 38
Design 48
Value for money 69
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 201g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (54/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 4700 mAh

  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 15 points higher (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (54/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (54/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) Redmi Note 13R
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1436722
Geekbench Single 1500
Geekbench Multi 4200
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 45W 33W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP53
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 201 g 205 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (54/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 13R — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.